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Practical Nursing at Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center

Springville, PA · Public · Certificate · Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants

a smaller institution with 59 students in Springville, PA.

Program Analysis

Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center's Practical Nursing program produces graduates earning $42,238/yr — within striking distance of the $44,151 national average for this trade.

The 0% spread between best and worst-case AI scenarios signals strong resilience. Most careers in Practical Nursing involve physical, hands-on work that current AI cannot replicate.

Loan repayment is a non-issue here — $9,500 in median debt clears fast against $42,238 in annual earnings.

A #542 ranking among 703 Practical Nursing programs places Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

For students considering alternatives, 2 registered apprenticeship programs align with Practical Nursing careers — offering paid training instead of tuition costs.

TradeSchoolOutlook Score

Low End

Score

High End

Earnings $42,238/yr (-4% vs median)

AI-Proof AI-Proof (82% shielded)

Job Market Very Large (258,500 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Year 1 Earnings

$42K

Reported median after graduation

Viable Career Paths

2 of 2

Occupations with strong AI resilience

Median Debt at Graduation

$9,500

2.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$37,960

Small cohort — data may not reflect typical outcomes

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Practical Nursing graduates by median salary.

Career Path	Median Salary	Growth	AI-ProofAI
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses	$62,340	+2.6%	75%
Nursing assistants	$39,530	+2.3%	90%

Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses

$62,340

+2.6% growth 75% AI-proof

Nursing assistants

$39,530

+2.3% growth 90% AI-proof

Practical Nursing Career Guide

From day-one roles to senior positions, Practical Nursing careers span a range of specializations. Read the complete outlook for graduates entering healthcare.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the TradeSchoolOutlook Score for Practical Nursing at Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center?

A score of 65/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center trails the majority of Practical Nursing programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.

How AI-proof is a career in Practical Nursing?

For Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center graduates, AI risk is minimal. Practical Nursing rated "AI-Proof" — 82% of the work involves hands-on skills that current AI simply can't perform.

What's the typical debt for Practical Nursing graduates from Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center?

Median debt of just $9,500 against $42,238/yr in starting salary means graduates can clear their loans in under 3 months. This is one of the more affordable paths in our dataset.

Are there apprenticeship options for Practical Nursing?

The DOL recognizes 2 apprenticeship pathways related to Practical Nursing. For students weighing Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center's program cost against alternatives, apprenticeships offer zero-tuition entry with paid employment from day one.

How many job openings are there for Practical Nursing graduates?

At 258,500 annual openings, Practical Nursing has a very large employment base. Susquehanna County Career and Technology Center graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given an aging population and expanding healthcare access.

Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →